Chapter 243 Kneeling at the Place Gate to Ask for the Title of Honorary Lady (1/2)

Duke Yong was shocked as if he confronted an enemy. “I’ve heard the problem has been solved, haven’t I?”

“Elder Brother-in-law, many have seen that imperial plate, and many have also heard the previous reason. Until now, you haven’t given me an explanation of why that plate appeared in our mansion. It was a betrothal gift as your mansion said, but there is no it on the betrothal gift list. Besides, on the plate, there is also crack which was made a long time ago.”

Qin Huaiyong spoke word by word, and his eyes were deep and sharp, giving off eerie, cold air.

Even if it was a misunderstanding, the plate with a crack was already a crime. Since all the imperial objects had records, their owners were clear.

Let alone this also had relations with Duke Xing’s Mansion. Duke Yong dare not wager and couldn’t afford to wager.

“Then, what shall we do now?” Speaking of this problem, Duke Yong felt not confident, had to soften his tone, and dare not mention breaking the betrothal!

“Madam Di should take all the blame for this and be locked. As for other things, Madam Di is also the culprit,” Qin Huaiyong said slowly. He was already clear about this matter when Madam Di was locked. Only by letting Madam Di take all the blame could the loss be reduced to the least.

Suddenly, he thought of what Qin Wanru once said to him. Now it should be the right time to ask for the title for Shui Ruolan. The rumors were not good to Madam Di, but they were good to Shui Ruolan. Also, it was Shui Ruolan who ran their mansion now. Once, he also promised Qin Wanru that he would ask for the title for Shui Ruolan at the right time.

Now was the best opportunity, and this could also show that, apart from Madam Di, all others were good in the mansion!

“No, if so, my sister is ruined!” No matter how Duke Yong was threatened by Qin Huaiyong, he couldn’t help roaring angrily at this moment.

“Madam Di is only locked up, what’s the point of ruining or not? We can restart the talk after the trouble is shot, and she won’t lose her chance to get out!” Qin Huaiyong said lightly.

“How long for shooting the trouble?” Duke Yong said unhappily.

“Naturally, after all the rumors are gone. The sooner, the better!” Qin Huaiyong raised the corner of his mouth. Certainly, he wouldn’t be frank with Duke Yong because he didn’t want to release Madam Di. Not only so, but he also wanted to transfer Madam Di’s title of Honorary Lady to Shui Ruolan. Compared with Shui Ruolan, who was pregnant but still managed the house affairs, Madam Di was not the type he liked, for she caused trouble, which nearly hurt the entire Qin’s Mansion.

Although he wouldn’t hurt Madam Di because of Qin Yuru, he didn’t want to end this matter easily.

“When will the rumors be gone? This matter has been known by the entire city, and the rumors won’t be gone and will also possibly involve you. Aren’t you anxious at all?” Duke Yong looked sullen. He was anxious, very anxious, but he didn’t worry about Qin Huaiyong, but himself.

Madam Di was born in Duke Yong’s Mansion after all.

“We two can work together to silence this matter secretly. With our joint efforts, we shall see a quicker result!” Qin Huaiyong knew what Duke Yong worried about, but he didn’t disclose it and also comforted him with such words. Then, he added lightly, “Do we have any other choice?”

These words made Duke Yong wordless. In the current situation, what they could only do was silence the rumors, or other measures were all wrong.

“Fine, that’s it, but don’t forget she is my sister. If she is in critical condition, my mother will do anything.” Duke Yong rose, gritted his teeth, and threatened Qin Huaiyong in a disguised angry manner, saying that if Qin Huaiyong did hurt Madam Di, he would fight him with his life.

“Don’t worry, Yuru still needs to marry into your mansion!” Qin Huaiyong stood up to see him off.

To some extent, these words soothed Duke Yong, who gave a cold snort with a sullen face, and then turned and left. Today, none of his aims of visiting Ningyuan Army General’s Mansion had been achieved. When he thought of it, he felt gloomy.

Qin Huaiyong stood in the hall, did not see him off to the outside of the mansion, and only saw his back, with unclear meanings in his eyes…

The following matters turned more confusing. First, imperial censors impeached Qin Huaiyong for poorly educating his wife, saying that such a woman didn’t deserve the title of Honorary Lady. The Ministry of Justice had received the cart driver’s testimony, but it was a little hard to put Madam Di on trial. So, the case was also handed over to the emperor.

No matter how wrong Madam Di was, she was an Honorary Lady. So, she couldn’t be put on trial randomly.

Therefore, the case then went to Madam Di’s title of Honorary Lady. Instantly, everyone thought she shouldn’t be an Honorary Lady any longer.

At this time, Qin Huaiyong knelt at the palace gate, asking for the crime of poorly educating his wife. He also said that Madam Di was not a good wife and her title of Honorary Lady should be removed, and Madam Shui, who had been protecting and brought up his second daughter, was a quiet, dignified woman, and she should have the title. So, he begged the emperor to transfer Madam Di’s title to Madam Shui.

No one had ever seen or heard of such things.

Qin Huaiyong knelt at the palace gate, but the emperor in the palace hadn’t given him any messages after a long time. So, he continued kneeling at the palace gate.

This matter went from the folk to the place, shocking the entire court. Some thought even if Madam Di’s title of Honorary Lady was removed, it shouldn’t be transferred to Madam Shui, who was but a second wife. How could she have a higher position than an official wife?

But some thought it was reasonable. The mistress of Ningyuan Army General’s Mansion should have the title, or she could not run the mansion lawfully. Since the official wife was unqualified, it was natural the second wife should have it.

A second wife was also a wife!

Outside the palace gate, Qin Huaiyong continued kneeling. It had been two hours since he knelt at the gate. Until now, no one had come out to ask him to enter the palace. So, he lowered his head and kept kneeling respectfully.